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AU05 LPA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,646 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

offside front brake flexi clip in wrong

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre inner side wall starting to split

offside front brake flexi clip in wrong

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyres valves perished cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode

osr tyre perishing + wearing

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode

osr tyre perishing + wearing

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,722 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,048 miles

Front brake pipes recently oiled.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,219 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Rear tyres wearing close to tread depth markers.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,146 miles

Front tyres deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Front tyres worn close to limit.

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AU05 LPA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 LPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU05 LPA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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